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Bigos Hunters Stew Recipe

A traditional Polish stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats, and spices. It's hearty and perfect for cold days.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Sauerkraut
  • 500 g Fresh Cabbage shredded
  • 500 g Pork Shoulder cubed
  • 300 g Polish Sausage sliced
  • 200 g Bacon diced
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the pork shoulder and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
  4. 4. Stir in the sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes.
  5. 5. Return the bacon and pork shoulder to the pot. Add the sausage, red wine, beef broth, caraway seeds, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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